Meeting taking place at the Ministry offices located within the National Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), the meeting was chaired by the Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary, Dr. John Jingu, and Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Prof. Tumaini Nagu. CREDIT: Tanzania Ministry of Health
MEETING: Ifakara shares evidence for effective universal health insurance implementation
On June 3, 2024, two health economists from the Ifakara Health Institute, Drs Peter Binyaruka and August Joachim, took…
A snip from the May 2024 edition's featured story. GRAPHIC | IFAKARA Communications
MTAFITI: The miracle medicines puzzle
"MTAFITI" - the monthly news and events round-up of Ifakara Health Institute - May 2024 edition is out. The …
Acting Branch Manager of Ifakara Health Institute offices in Ifakara Faraji Abilahi sharing remarks at the SFUCHAS Conference. Photo by IFAKARA Communications
#ASC2024: Ifakara, partners host joint conference on public health
Today, the SFUCHAS Conference jointly organized by Ifakara Health Institute and partners kickstarts in Ifakara, bringing together researchers, students, health practitioners, policymakers, and community stakeholders.<…
Participant of the Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) training performs ultrasound tests during a practical sessions. Photo by IFAKARA Communications
WORKSHOP: Ifakara, partners equip clinicians with diagnostic ultrasound skills
Ifakara Health Institute and its partners conducted a comprehensive five-day Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) training course to equip clinicians from across Tanzania with advanced ultrasound techniques. <…
Hope Peter, a Biomedical Engineer within the NEST360 Program implemented by Ifakara Health Institute facilitating a session during the Neotechnologies training. Photo by NEST360 Team
TRAINING: Biomedical engineers, technicians sharpen skills
From May 20-25, 2024, the NEST 360 Program, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and under the auspices of the Ifakara Health Institute, conducted a six-day Neotechnologies training at the National Training an…
Group featuring the delegates from Ethiopia and the NEST360 team. Photo courtesy of IFAKARA Communications
VISIT: NEST360 program hosts delegates from Ethiopia
Today, the NEST360 program proudly hosted representatives from the Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health and principal investigators from the SLL360 (Saving Little Lives) in a significant visit aimed at fostering intern…
USAID representatives (from left to right), Lily Kak and Miriam Kombe being given a brief of how the Neonatal Care unit at Temeke Referral Hospital works. Photo by IFAKARA Communications
PARTNERSHIP: USAID representatives visit NEST360 program in Tanzania
On May 27 2024, the NEST360 program, implemented by the Ifakara Health Institute and its partners in Tanzania, was delighted to host representatives from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
Ifakara scientist, Emmanuel Mbuba (left) briefing new Ifakara board members about Vector Control Product Testing Unit (VCPTU). Photo Credit: Ifakara Communications
INDUCTION: New Ifakara board members welcomed at Kingani, Bagamoyo
On May 23 2024, the Ifakara Health Institute held an induction session for its new Board members at the Kingani f…
Ifakara Health Insitute scientists (from left to right) Drs. Marceline Finda and Sambo Maganga listens on during a stakeholders engagement meeting on gene drive technology held in Dar es Salaam. Photo courtesy of IFAKARA Communication
DIALOGUE: Tanzania stakeholders receive, discuss results of engagements on gene drives potential
For three days – May 22-24, 2024 in Dar es Salaam, the Gene Drives research group at Ifakara Health Institute, hosted engagement sessions with a diverse array of public health stakeholders to present the results…
Members of the Tanzania Human Resource and Administration Professionals Association (THRAPA) pose for a group photo with CCM Secretary General Dr. Emanuel Nchimbi during the annual general meeting in Morogoro. Photo courtesy of RAHIYA SHARIFF
NETWORKING: Senior Ifakara staff at annual HR, admin professionals’ forum
Three senior Ifakara Health Institute staff with the human resources and administration background participated in this year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Tanzania Human Resource and Administration Profe…